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Edward Kenway isn’t like the previous heroes in the Assassin’s Creed series. While they pursued abstract goals like justice, freedom, and revenge, Edward’s motivation is more tangible. He wants money, and lots of it. He gravitates more toward the “everything is permitted”...
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In an effort to dispel some of the Hollywood myths proliferated about pirates, Ubisoft has teamed with Vice media to create a series of documentary shorts about pirate life, and the culture and era of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The first of three planned shorts covers the preferred weapons...
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A pirate without plunder is a sorry sight indeed. Fortunately for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag hero Edward Kenway and friends, their treasure chests aren't likely to run empty anytime soon. A new trailer shows off a major score, while introducing some of the game's key players. The clip...
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's Edward Kenway is unlike the previous heroes of Ubisoft's annual series. He's not the sternly insolent Altair, nor is he the reserved but charming Ezio. He's brash and explosive, and these are traits necessary to survive in a world of pirates. In the...
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The latest trailer for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag takes the time to highlight the mode that always seems to take a backseat to the story campaign: multiplayer. I've always felt that Assassin's Creed's multiplayer's fun is difficult to explain to someone without letting them play...
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In a new Assassin's Creed IV developer walkthrough, Ubisoft gives us a look at the life of a pirate on the open seas. You'll get a chance to see how the open world of the Caribbean comes together on land, sailing the seas, and swimming under the clear, blue waters. The trailer gives a look at...
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Ubisoft's next Assassin's Creed is all about the pirates life, but that wouldn't be complete without some open ocean diving for deep sea treasure. In Assassin's Creed: Black Flag you'll be able to explore over 50 different Caribbean settlements from Kingston to Havana, but I wasn't...
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Pirate shenanigans take a backseat to shadowy executions in Ubisoft's new trailer for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Ubisoft's latest tease of Black Flag comes straight from Gamescom, and features Kenway's more predatory side as he ambushes unsuspecting foes in the jungle, sneaks across...
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Yesterday, Ubisoft let Assassin's Creed lead writer Darby McDevitt loose on Twitter to answer questions about the modern Abstergo's role in Black Flag, and reveal some new screens. Ubisoft summed up the Q and A session on its blog, which you can check out here . There are no flat-out, "Here's...
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We've shown you what to expect with Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's open-world gameplay , but now new screens reveal multiplayer possibilities. Concept art for multiplayer maps and character designs have been unveiled for the upcoming title. Featured are the Puppeteer, the Dandy, the Rebel...
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For those of you who could not make Comic-Con this year, you missed the chance to board Ubisoft's pirate ship . However, the panel for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has been posted in its entirety for your viewing pleasure. This video offers more details on the upcoming game and introduces...
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Ubisoft releases new gameplay footage that shows off open-world possibilities of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag . Black Flag takes full advantage of the Caribbean setting and allows players to immerse themselves into the pirate lifestyle. Upgrading your ship is just as valid as taking over enemy...
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Ubisoft has released a video walkthrough of the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag mission the company showed at E3. The clip shows off some of the best parts of being a pirate, including finding buried treasure, taking out enemy ships, and expanding your fleet of ne'er-do-wells. The clip doesn't...
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The latest entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise takes place near the turn of the 18th century, during the so-called golden age of piracy. A new Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag trailer effectively sets the tone. It's a heavily stylized affair, designed to quickly pull viewers into Black...
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Ubisoft has released an impressive new trailer for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag that features fresh new gameplay footage. The trailer introduces players to Edward Kenway, an assassin-trained pirate wreaking havoc on the Caribbean seas at the beginning of the 18th century. Some of the activities...
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